Private Duty PD Nurse

[MikeMB]

Is it possible to hire a private duty PD nurse to help with an elderly patient's PD exchanges while they regain hand strength via in-home physical therapy? I understand assisted PD is not reimburseable in the US yet but was wondering if we could pay out of pocket?

[OperationKidney]

I imagine you could hire someone, maybe look into home healthcare agencies in your area to see what they offer.

[Bassetmommer]

Talk to their social worker at the clinic.

[felizesperar in reply to Bassetmommer]

Yes, the social worker at the clinic should be able to help you. I don't think you will need a nurse, but a technician would be able to complete the duties. My husband had HD at home for a year or so, and it was always a technician that came to run the machine, etc. Not a nurse. Good Luck!

[MikeMB in reply to felizesperar]

Thanks all! It looks like I will need to hire a private care giver and have them trained at the Davita Clinic just like a family member. Just need to figure out how long the training is, how many different people can be trained and if an in home health aid and their company would be willing to be trained etc.